‘It’s the robot we were all expecting – like C3PO’: why aren’t humanoids in our homes yet
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The Guardian - World
‘We set up a WhatsApp group to veto it’ – does The Perfect Couple have TV’s most terrible credits?
The Nicole Kidman whodunnit opens with a dance so cringe-making its stars tried to stop it – and it’s now gone viral. But it’s not the first hit show with an awful opening sequence …. Anyone who ...2 days ago -
Financial Times - World
UK government borrows more than expected in August
Net debt hits 100% of GDP in blow to chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead of Budget2 days ago - United Kingdom -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Why Putin's Attempt to Rewire Global Trade Is Faltering, in Charts and Maps
Moscow redirected oil sales, but forging new routes for other commodities proves difficult amid high costs and U.S. sanctions.2 days ago -
The Guardian - World
‘Fame is like going through puberty’: Chappell Roan on sexuality, superstardom and the joy of drag
She’s gone from obscurity to the A-list, but not without struggle. On the road in the UK, the singer talks teenage angst, her queer inspirations ... and why she hasn’t endorsed Kamala Harris. ...2 days ago -
ABC News - Health
Why is Congo struggling to contain mpox?
Health authorities have struggled to contain outbreaks of mpox in Congo, a huge central African country where a myriad of existing problems makes stemming the spread particularly hard3 days ago -
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NBC News - Top stories
Jets dominate Patriots in redemptive home opener for Aaron Rodgers
Jets defeat Patriots 24-33 days ago - NFL -
VentureBeat - Tech
1X’s generative model first to predict real-world robot interactions
Generative models trained on raw data from robots learn world models that can simulate physical environments with photorealistic quality.3 days ago -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
BREAKING: Sharks Expected To Place Logan Couture On IR
San Jose Sharks captain Logan Couture is expected to start the season on injured reserve.3 days ago -
BBC News - Top stories
More women tell BBC they were sexually assaulted by ex-Harrods boss
Melanie is among a growing number of former employees to tell the BBC they were attacked by Mohamed Al Fayed.3 days ago -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
What we got wrong about Caitlin Clark's rookie season ... so far
We figured Clark's arrival in the WNBA would boost TV ratings. What we didn't see coming was the sustained magnitude all season long.3 days ago -
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Yahoo Sports - Sports
Catch our drift? These stats are lying about Tank Dell, other receivers
Fantasy football analyst Dalton Del Don dives into some of the most deceiving stats through two weeks of the NFL season.3 days ago -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
Steve From ‘Blue’s Clues’ Was Here for Us All Along
The former star of a beloved children’s show survived the rumors of his own demise and then found a new home on social media. He is still ready to listen.3 days ago -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Portland newest home to WNBA with expansion team starting play in 2026
The WNBA is taking advantage of growing popularity and adding three new teams in the next two years.4 days ago - WNBA -
The New York Times - Tech
Why Foldable Smartphones Are Worth Considering
New devices from Motorola and Google prove that phones with bendable screens keep getting better — and some are even becoming cheaper.4 days ago